Technical Assistant

Key Responsibilities: Assist in maintaining and reviewing the FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System Support end-to-end food safety and quality management across the production lifecycle Assist with customer requirements, product specifications, and documentation control Support factory trials in line with customer and best-practice standards Participate in raw material management, including sensory evaluations Assist with investigation of customer complaints and rejections using root cause analysis Support audits and regulatory inspections alongside the Technical Manager Assist in maintaining supplier quality assurance systems Support training and development initiatives within the factory Ensure all manufactured products have the required technical documentation in place Key Requirements: BTech or BSc in Food Technology or Food Science ISO 22000 Internal Auditor certification (Lead Auditor advantageous) Training in HACCP, PRPs, and Food Safety systems 23 years experience in a similar technical or food safety role (advantageous) Good understanding of microbiology and food manufacturing processes Experience in the meat industry would be advantageous Strong attention to detail and documentation control skills Good communication, teamwork, and time management abilities Training in OHS and firefighting would be advantageous Email your CV to: ane@personastaff.co.za Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant.